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(Video) Former RIIZE's Seunghan Re-Debuts As Xnghan&Xoul With 'Waste No Time'

(Video) Former RIIZE's Seunghan Re-Debuts As Xnghan&Xoul With 'Waste No Time'

Hype Malaysia3 days ago
The aftermath of Seunghan's (홍승한) departure from RIIZE made waves in international and Korean news outlets, sparking debate over unfair treatment and unjust fan behaviour towards K-pop idols. Not long after that, news of his comeback as a solo artist emerged, and now we're finally seeing Seunghan back on the stage.
Making his solo debut under a new stage name, Seunghan, now officially known as XngHan, debuts with his new single 'Waste No Time' and 'Heavenly Blue'. Launched yesterday (31st July 2025), XngHan's latest releases under SM Entertainment feature a music video of a fun dance-pop number with the idol showing off his personality with a sub dance team known as Xoul.
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter about his anticipated comeback, XngHan describes his latest single as a refreshing summer song that talks about not wasting time and spreading his boundless wings. He also called it the perfect track for his solo debut. The interview also reveals a heart-touching statement to his former group members in RIIZE, where he states, 'I know that Riize is doing so well, and I'm rooting for them as a fellow artist. I hope they stay healthy and well'.
Netizens have come out to show support for the idol's comeback to the scene, with the comments section flooding with positive feedback. Twitter user @/jamstakkun comments, 'Honestly, the single album is amazing! 2 perfect songs with charming vocal performance of Seunghan'. During a recent appearance for his solo debut, a fan points out how the idol talks about his time back home, 'He focused on healing and growth and also thanked fans for their unwavering support'.
It is reported that 'Waste No Time' debuted at #15 on the Worldwide iTunes Song Chart. What do you think about Xnghan's image revamp and solo debut as Xnghan&Xoul?
Watch the full music video here:
Source: Twitter, YouTube, The Hollywood Reporter
Alyssa Gabrielle contributed to this article
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